Enforcement Officers for notifiable product regulation are appointed by The Director-General of Health. These officers have the power to:
- enter and inspect any retail premises or other place where regulated activities relating to notifiable products are carried out, or are reasonably thought to be carried out
- inspect any notifiable products for sale at that place
- take photographs, videos or other recordings
- take air samples
- inspect advertising or display material
- require identifying information from a person they believe has sold, delivered, or arranged delivery of a notifiable product to a person under the age of 18.
Enforcement Officers will carry documentation to verify their identify.
An Enforcement Officer is not permitted to enter private houses or accommodation unless they have the consent of the occupier, a search warrant, or they have a power of entry under other legislation.
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